Private Day Tour to Suzhou from Shanghai Private Day Tour to Suzhou from Shanghai with English Driver

Discover the beauty of Suzhou on a private day trip from Shanghai. Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Suzhou Museum, and the Pingjiang Road.
Discover the beauty of Suzhou on a private day trip from Shanghai. Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Suzhou Museum, Pingjiang Road, Tiger Hill, and Shantang Street. Enjoy a boat ride on the ancient Grand Canal and see the picturesque water town.

Start your day with a visit to the Humble Administrator's Garden, one of the top four famous gardens in China, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in the charm and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden, designed with unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds, beautiful flowers, and lush greens.

Next, head to the Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M. Pei, an internationally renowned, award-winning architect who returned to his hometown to design and build one of Suzhou's most popular attractions. The museum displays a large number of ancient ceramics, cultural relics, and wood carvings. The beautiful lotus pond in the center of the museum is a highlight of the museum in summer.

Continue to Pingjiang Road, a historic road with stone-paved canal streets. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the canal, explore the authentic water markets, and appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architecture with traditional lanterns. Step back in time to ancient history as you watch people dressed in dynasty costumes. Opt to take a private rickshaw ride to navigate the old alleys and experience the charms of old life.

In the afternoon, head to Huqiu Scenic Area and take a leisurely stroll in the historic park. Admire the 1000-year-old leaning pagoda surrounded by a lush green park. See seasonal colors such as peach blossom or foliage in different periods of the year along the mile-long riverside.

Next, continue to Wuzhong Gate and embark on a sightseeing boat cruise down the ancient Grand Canal. Soak up the picturesque water town scenery. Disembark and hop on to China's No. 1 ancient street, Shantang Street. Enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, and eateries while walking across the Fortune Bridge. See the ancient city wall and learn about the local customs and history from your expert guide.

After the wonderful excursion, travel back to Shanghai with a convenient drop-off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.